My friend had this same problem. He tried to use his Mastercard at a store in Erbil, and it was rejected. The best advice is to assume your card will ...

This is a common problem for travelers. The financial infrastructure is not reliable. Even with international transactions activated, your bank's frau...

You'll find that credit cards are not widely accepted in Equatorial Guinea. The country's economy for tourists is largely cash-based. Even with intern...

My friend had this same problem. He tried to use a Visa card at a bank and it was rejected. He ended up having to have a family member send him money ...

The currency on the islands is the Vatu, and while some places accept Australian dollars, it's best to have local currency. My advice is to get a litt...

The airport exchange counters have awful rates. Your best bet is to find a licensed and reputable currency exchange center in Ashgabat. The unofficial...

The airport exchange counters have awful rates. Your best bet is to find a bank or licensed exchange bureau in the city. There are a few reputable one...

The best place to get cash is from a bank or a licensed money changer in the city. Avoid the airport at all costs. The exchange rates are awful. You c...

The airport is the worst place to exchange money in Timor-Leste because there are no currency exchange facilities there. You must have cash with you t...